Annual Game Music Awards 2012: Outstanding Audio Winners

We are proud to present the winners of the Annual Game Music Awards 2012. These panel-voted officially recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year.

Outstanding Achievement - Main Theme :: Journey - Nascence

Completing a hat-trick for Austin Wintory, "Nascence" is the exposition of Journey's recurring main theme. Perfectly encapsulating the game itself, the track immerses listeners with its subtle, intimate, and ever beautiful progressions.

"The Breeze at Dawn" combined the dynamic composition and radiant orchestration of Cris Velasco, with the co-composition, thoughtful lyrics, and angelic vocals of Jillian Aversa. An incredible ending theme for SoulCalibur V and a convincing demonstration that vocal themes can belong in a SoulCalibur title.

Outstanding Achievement - Licensed Music :: Forza Horizon

Forza Horizon enhanced its musical festival vibe with a hip, thrilling licensed soundtrack compiled by BBC Radio DJ Rob da Bank. The game features over 60 artists featured across three radio stations: indie, rock, and electro.

Runners-Up

Other Nominations

Outstanding Achievement - Sound Design :: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Like most of today's big-budget shooters, Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier boasts ultra-realistic sound design. Where it stood out was its dramatic integration of such effects, spanning immersive ambient soundscapes to shattering gun noises.

Runners-Up

Halo 4

The Secret World

Other Nominations

Outstanding Achievement - Voice Dialogue :: Halo 4

The excellent audio of 343 Industries' Halo 4 was wrapped up by some superb voice acting from a mixture of new and returning cast members. Emotional and convincing performances brought a more personal dimension to the series' narrative, especially the love story between Master Chief and Cortana.